Jozacar, also known as Zabad, is mentioned in2 Kings 12:22and2 Chronicles 24:26as one of the servants who conspired against and killed King Joash of Judah. The context of the passage is the assassination of Joash and the succession of his son Amaziah (2 Kings 12:20-21;2 Chronicles 24:25-27). Jozacar, the son of Shimeath, along with Jehozabad, the son of Shomer, plotted against King Joash and struck him down at Beth-millo (2 Kings 12:21;2 Chronicles 24:26). The reason for their conspiracy is not explicitly stated, but it may have been related to Joash's earlier abandonment of the Lord's ways and his ordering the execution of the priest Zechariah (2 Chronicles 24:17-22). After killing Joash, the servants buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings (2 Chronicles 24:25). Joash's son Amaziah succeeded him as king (2 Kings 12:21;2 Chronicles 24:27).
Jozacar
husband_of_ShimeathEnglishA man of the Ammonites living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.12.21.